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from $940 + $840/yr renewal

Pre-pay to reserve a first-day registration attempt. We attempt to register on the first day of broader availability — projected around February–March 2027.

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Not guaranteed. 100% credit toward another domain (or 80% cash refund) if unsuccessful.

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Frequently asked questions about postlight.dot

Could a lookalike .PAY domain harm customer trust for in-app purchases?

.PAY is sensitive because it signals money movement, so lookalike domains can confuse customers. Check your exact brand and obvious variants at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Registration is one brand-protection layer, not a full anti-phishing program.

Does the TMCH charge me anything to enable an SMD for postlight.dot?

The Trademark Clearinghouse sets its own fees for recording and validating your mark, independent of NicNames's registration pricing for postlight.dot. NicNames's standard pre-order for postlight.dot is listed at $100, separate from any TMCH costs. Plan for both when pursuing priority on postlight.dot. See registrar pricing at https://domain.pay/pricing.

For digital wallets, when does the .PAY Trademark Claims period run?

ICANN currently lists the .PAY Trademark Claims period from February 1, 2027 to May 2, 2027. For practical registration action, check your preferred label and pre-order path on domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Re-confirm dates before publishing if the registry updates its schedule.

Why is impersonation on postlight.dot harder for customers to detect?

Because .PAY implies a payment purpose, customers tend to assume any postlight.dot address under it is legitimate, lowering their guard. That assumption is exactly why an unprotected postlight.dot is dangerous and why NicNames should own it. https://domain.pay/register

As a fintech founder, could I use .PAY for a wallet or payment app?

Yes. A wallet or payment app can use .PAY for a memorable payment-specific entry point. Check candidate labels through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. If you own a matching trademark, consider the priority route; otherwise pre-order for broader access.

Availability is checked live and re-verified before payment. Pre-orders are first-day registration attempts — registration is not guaranteed; 100% credit toward another domain (or 80% cash refund) if unsuccessful.